Description
This scholarship was created in the memory of Laurel Lee Lusk, a proud Alumna of Chico State who dedicated her life to teaching others and helping them achieve their full potential through education. This scholarship will continue her legacy by supporting Chico State students to do the same.
Donations are applied to...
100% of funds raised will go towards a scholarship for students studying to become teachers.
Support the Laurel Lee Lusk Memorial Scholarship!
When Laurel passed away at age 60 from cancer, her family wished to honor her memory by creating a scholarship to support aspiring teachers. In fall of 2022, Laurel’s sorority sister Kelley Valentine, led an effort to have a red dogwood tree planted in dedication to Laurel. Her spouse and over 20 members of the alpha chi sorority gathered to pay tribute as the tree was planted. Laurel was a beloved member of the community.
Laurel was a proud alumni of Chico State, graduating in class of 1985 in Liberal Studies, she was a retired teacher after 31 years. While attending school she had to work miscellaneous jobs to pay for her studies, as many students do.
This scholarship was created in her honor to help current students at the university studying to become a teacher, who are also struggling financially. Supporting the Laurel Lee Lusk Memorial Scholarship will continue her legacy of supporting educators and giving back.
Why are donations necessary?
Did you know... the total cost to attend Chico state has increased 588% since 1975, from $3,746 to $25,788+.
Scholarships can go towards tuition, books, supplies, housing, or any other needs students may have.